Category: Pain Medicine

Say No to Opioids! Physical Therapy can Help Reduce Pain Dec5th 2020

Say No to Opioids! Physical Therapy can Help Reduce Pain

“The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through conservative, nondrug approaches. Physical therapists can

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Arthritis Pain Aug15th 2020

Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Arthritis Pain Without Opioids!

When a person suffers from arthritis, particularly in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation. The bad news is that while an opioid can temporarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, making the underlying cause of the condition even worse.

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